Social workers need to work with fathers across many service systems, but lack guidance on how to do so, and most engagement, assessment, and intervention work for family-serving systems is mother- and child-focused. Father-inclusive readings and resources are also limited. Draw…
[This textbook] presents the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. [It] provides a unique blend of academic deliberations and practical service guidelines with topics ranging from forensic social work and community practic…
Effectively engage clients in working for personal changeSocial Work Practice with Children and Families presents the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. This vital textbook provides a unique blend of academic deliberati…
The contributors to this text present the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. It provides a unique blend of academic deliberations and practical service guidelines with topics ranging from forensic social work to child w…
Family group conferences (FGCs) are a strengths-based approach to social work practice, empowering families to take responsibility for decision-making. It is a cost-effective service, which is currently used by the majority of local authorities. This collection discusses the ori…
Direct Work with Family Groups is full of great ideas to aid engagement, assessment and enable positive change through direct work with family groups. Working with families can be a challenging experience. This book looks at the personal skills needed to engage families, both at…